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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a Sandoval Signpost article raised concerns about a homeless encampment near the Intel plant, city crews swiftly filled a large hole and repaired a wall — a cleanup that led to a noticeable drop in encampment activity. Resident John Pierce praised the prompt work and said the changes improved safety in the area. Sandoval Signpost
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico’s largest electric utility, owned by TXNM Energy, was announced for acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure for about $11.5 billion on Monday, but state regulators in New Mexico and Texas must approve the sale. PNM said the merger will keep the utility in New Mexico—local management and employees will remain—and the deal will provide funds for a carbon-free energy transition with finalization expected in the second half of 2026. Sandoval Signpost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Rio Rancho teen is preparing to compete in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee—marking his second attempt to become the nation's top speller—and has been practicing hard for the challenge. Rio Rancho Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico Gas Company announced a $75,000 grant to Mind.Body.Fire to support firefighter behavioral health with multi-day retreats and classes. The Helping Heroes program will use the funds to teach stress reduction and resilience techniques—benefiting both active and retired firefighters in our community. Sandoval Signpost
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